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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thanks for the opportunity to share a lovely recipe. We, Jupe Jupe, love the holiday traditions this time of year, primarily because they involve gatherings with great company, music, beverages and food. However, like so many folks on the darker end of the fashion street, holiday gatherings can be a conundrum. Does wearing all black dampen the mood or send the message we’ve got no spirit? Of course not. And if you follow our recipe below, you’ll find that you can also not lose your sense of fashion or nail polish just because Grandpa is coming with a Danish Kringle. Our blue velvet red beans and rice will let you keep your colors in the food and off your body.

Before you get started, open a bottle of wine. Put on music. I’d suggest including Jupe Jupe’s “I Saw Three Ships” to your holiday mix, just like Black is the New AP Style did on their Chimneyside Chats playlist below. Note: The beans should soak in salted water for at least eight hours by the time you’ve had a glass of wine and started your playlist.